President George W. Bush today announced his designation of a
Presidential Delegation to attend the December 15th funeral of His
Excellency Heydar Aliyev, the former President of Azerbaijan.

General Brent Scowcroft will serve as the head of the delegation.

The Honorable Sam Brownback, United States Senator The Honorable A.
Elizabeth Jones, Assistant Secretary of State (European Affairs) The
Honorable Reno L. Harnish, United States Ambassador to Azerbaijan